12 out of 12 people found this review helpful. Opt for the Veloster Turbo, and acceleration times drop into much more relevant territory, at least as far as Honda Civic Si and VW GTI fans are concerned. by Ray I have now owned this car for almost a Yea. It's daring when its competition isn't, and that starts with its grabby, sport-shoe styling, an arresting look that erupts from its unconventional four-door layout--a hatch in back, a driver-side door, and two smaller front-hinged doors on the passenger side. The Hyundai Veloster fit all my criterion. Mileage: 93,343 km Private owner. At just over $18,000, the 2013 Hyundai Veloster is a good value, even before its standard features are factored in. The Veloster works best as the base model where it expertly plays the part of an economy car from another planet. Detach the cargo cover and flip the seatbacks down, and you have a pretty low, flat cargo area. Corrective Actions: I was choosing between the veloster and a GTI and I chose this because you get way more. The Veloster stands out for its lengthy list of standard features and its low base price. From the front, the Veloster looks most like the Elantra sedan, with which is shares a common foundation. I absolutely love my Veloster. Exterior features include: InteriorLike the exterior, and perhaps even more so, the interior’s shapes recall the front of a sport bike. Sign Up, Already have an account? My Veloster only has around 134 HP, and although it is a smaller and lighter car, it was tough getting used to the lack of pep, but I was happy to get almost 40 MPH on my trip home from the dealership and have averaged in the low 30's for the past month. Leather seats, touchscreen with massive connectivity, 200hp turbo that can run on REGULAR (premium if you want too, actually adds some power). Standing ¼-mile: 14.8-15.0 sec At full rasp and howl, we'll peg the Veloster Turbo's 0-60-mph times at under 7.0 seconds; Hyundai doesn't estimate its own times, and we expect the hardcore enthusiast magazines to generate numbers even below those. Inside, heated leather seats feature “Turbo” stitching on the seatbacks. They're more playful than practical. You can throw the lightweight Veloster around tight corners, yet it stays composed over all but the most broken surfaces. To see what’s new for 2013, click here, or check out a side-by-side comparison of the two model years. Oddly, an auto up/down driver's side window is only included if you order the whole Style package. The Veloster is definitely all that and more. Above and beyond the base car, it gets a host of add-ons. They're now rated by the EPA at 24/35 mpg (down from 26/38 mpg) with the manual shifter, and drop to 24/31 mpg (formerly 25/34 mpg) with the automatic. What about this is laudable? Tech Package comes standard with 6-speed manual but can be equipped with 6-speed DCT automatic. No deals currently available for this location. With a few exceptions, powertrain warranties don't cover regular maintenance like engine tuneups and tire rotations. on Mon Aug 04 2014. Some automakers also bundle seat belts and airbags into their powertrain warranties. Both the Veloster and its Turbo companion have a generous array of standard safety equipment, including electronic stability control, anti-lock brakes with Brake Assist, and six standard airbags—including front seat-mounted side and side-curtain bags covering front and rear occupants. And when seen from the back—or up above—the Veloster looks like a sexy grand-tourer—further enforced by the chunky wheelwells and just-perfect proportions. It's tight back there for anyone of a certain age, more so of a certain height or weight. I drove 600 miles back from the dealership I bought it from, and the ride was enjoyable and relatively comfortable. - Turbo model added (201 hp and 195 lb-ft). Good car that can be a economical and fun, by Paul Smaller storage spaces are provided throughout the interior. Turbos contribute a little more whine and bluster, but not an objectionable amount. The base car's $18,000 sticker includes a standard USB/iPod interface, RCA inputs, Bluetooth hands-free, and GraceNote music display technology that lets you request music with voice commands. Overall I love the car. on Thu Dec 19 2013. Gave up performance for fuel economy. Like the exterior, and perhaps even more so, the interior’s shapes recall the front of a sport bike. I also agree to the, 3dr Cpe Man Turbo w/Matte Grey *Ltd Avail*, 3dr Cpe Auto Turbo w/Matte Grey *Ltd Avail*, 6-speed EcoShift dual clutch automatic transmission -inc: paddle shifters, hillstart assist, 6-speed automatic transmission -inc: paddle shifters, SHIFTRONIC, torque converter, Used Vehicle Review: Hyundai Veloster, 2012-2016. The defining trait of the Veloster, turbo or no, is relentless understeer, and that signals the difference between a sporty coupe and a sports car. We may earn money from the links on this page. Only in the most generic way does it mimic some of the shapes of the Accent and Elantra that it borrows parts from; it's a distinctive, electric look with lots of disruptive lines and surfaces that never seems to run out of ways to entertain owners and onlookers.

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